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Process EngineerFreudenberg Vilene Filtration Technologies Korea Co. · Findlay
Process Engineer
FindlayOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Lead process improvement projects in manufacturing, optimizing PTFE compounding and extrusion processes to improve productivity, quality, and cost performance while managing timelines, budgets, and resources.
About this role
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Responsibilities:
- Lead process improvement projects from concept through implementation, managing timelines, budgets, resources, and risks to achieve operational goals.
- Optimize PTFE compounding, extrusion, and related manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, and cost performance.
- Analyze manufacturing data, identify trends, and use insights to drive process stability, reduce waste, and improve overall equipment effectiveness.
- Troubleshoot production challenges, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and HSE teams to execute cross-functional process improvement initiatives.
- Apply Lean Six Sigma tools, statistical analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies to increase efficiency and reduce scrap and downtime.
- Evaluate and implement new technologies, automation solutions, and process innovations that enhance manufacturing performance and support future growth.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Materials, or related discipline).
- 5-8 years of manufacturing engineering or process engineering experience in a production environment.
- Proven project management experience leading process improvement, capital, automation, or operational excellence initiatives.
- Strong manufacturing background with hands-on experience optimizing production processes, equipment, and workflows.
- Highly data-driven with demonstrated experience using KPIs, SPC, DOE, process capability studies, and analytical problem-solving tools to make decisions.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, PFMEA, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive results across multiple departments.
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Freudenberg-NOK General PartnershipSkills
Automation SolutionsContinuous Improvement MethodologiesDOEExtrusionKaizenKPIsLean Six SigmaManufacturing Process OptimizationPFMEAProcess Capability StudiesProject ManagementPTFE CompoundingRoot Cause AnalysisSPCStatistical Analysis
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